English Grammar Survival Checklist: Prepositions, Tenses & Tricky Rules
15 essential grammar rules explained in real context—so you stop second-guessing yourself mid-sentence
If you've ever paused mid-sentence wondering whether to say "I'm IN the hospital" or "AT the hospital," or if you've typed "This is SO good" and then deleted it because maybe it should be "TOO good"—this checklist is for you. You know enough English to communicate, but those little grammar mistakes still trip you up. You don't need another textbook full of abstract rules. You need someone to show you exactly when and why native speakers choose one word over another, in the kinds of sentences you actually use every day. Inside this checklist, you'll find 15 of the most commonly confused grammar points—prepositions, tenses, verb forms, and those sneaky little words that change meaning depending on context. Each item breaks down the rule in plain English, shows you real examples (not textbook nonsense), and explains the logic behind it so it actually sticks. No drills. No memorization. Just clear, practical explanations that make you think, "Oh, THAT'S why." By the time you finish, you'll stop overthinking every sentence. You'll recognize the patterns native speakers use instinctively. And you'll finally feel confident that your English sounds natural, not like you're translating word-for-word in your head. I'm Ariannita, and I've spent years teaching English by showing it in context—the way it's actually spoken, not the way it's written in grammar books. I know exactly where learners get stuck, because I see the same questions every single day. This checklist is the shortcut I wish I'd had when I was learning: the rules that matter most, explained the way they should've been taught in the first place.
What's inside
- 1IN vs. AT: Location Prepositions That Change Everything
- 2TOO vs. SO: When It's Acceptable vs. When It's Over the Line
- 3Present vs. Past Tense: The 15 Most Common Irregular Verbs
- 4Verbs as Subjects: Why You MUST Add -ING
- 5After Prepositions, Always Use -ING (No Exceptions)
- 6ON vs. IN vs. AT for Time: Days, Months, and Moments
- 7TO vs. FOR: Purpose, Direction, and Who Benefits
- 8Present Perfect vs. Simple Past: 'I've Done' vs. 'I Did'
- 9MAKE vs. DO: Which Verb Goes with Which Noun
- 10A vs. AN: The Sound Rule (Not the Letter Rule)
- 11BY vs. UNTIL: Deadlines and Duration
- 12WHO vs. WHOM: When It Actually Matters (and When It Doesn't)
- 13SINCE vs. FOR: Measuring Time from a Point vs. a Period
- 14Countable vs. Uncountable: MUCH, MANY, FEW, LITTLE
- 15LIKE vs. AS: Comparison vs. Role
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